Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 999

At a recent steering committee meeting, the project sponsor asked the project team to add a major feature to the final product. After consulting with the project team, it is determined that the change will cause significant impacts to the original project delivery date and budget.

What should the project manager do to assess the priorities and meet the new objective?

Answer options

• A. Communicate the results and negotiate the needed resources and time with the stakeholder.
• B. Submit a change order request with the new project objective to the project management office (PMO).
• C. Initiate a crashing routine to gain extra time for the added feature.
• D. Ask the project team to work overtime in order to accommodate the new changes.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because communicating with stakeholders and negotiating resources is essential for managing changes effectively and ensuring alignment with project objectives. Option B is incorrect as submitting a change order does not address immediate negotiations and may delay action. Option C is not suitable as crashing may not be feasible or the best approach without stakeholder agreement. Option D might lead to burnout and is not a sustainable solution to accommodate changes.